How far is Heraklion from Alicante?
The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1437 miles / 2312 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alicante (ALC) to Heraklion (HER) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 50 minutes.
Alicante–Elche Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Alicante to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1436.709 miles
- 2312.159 kilometers
- 1248.466 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1433.502 miles
- 2306.998 kilometers
- 1245.679 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Alicante to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alicante and Heraklion?
The time difference between Alicante and Heraklion is 1 hour. Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Alicante to Heraklion generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alicante to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |